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UniLok Clamping Force Calculation

Thin-Walled Ring, Non-Rectangular Cross-Section

t < d / 10

P = 2 A σ / (d W)
W S=2Aσ/d
F=2πAσ
A d t

Thin-Walled Ring, Rectangular Cross-Section

t < d / 10

P=2tσ/d
S=2tLσ/d
F=2πtLσ
L
t d

Thick-Walled Ring, Rectangular Cross-Section

P = σ ln( D / d )
S = L σ ln( D / d )
F = π d L σ ln( D / d )
L

d
D

P = radial contact pressure between ring & substrate (lb/sq in or MPa)

S = radial force per length of circumference (lb/in or N/m)
F = total radial force as tabulated on ring drawings (lb or N)
W = width of contact between ring & substrate
σ = ring recovery stress, 30 kpsi (200 Mpa) for rough calculation. Stress is a
function of temperature, materials & geometry. Consult Intrinsic Devices for
application specific values.
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